Interzinc's 7th Annual Student Design Competition Water Dispensing Mechanism

Interzinc's 7th Annual Student Design Competition Water Dispensing Mechanism

Deadline: June, 2008

This competition is open to North American engineering and design students who are enrolled for the 2007-2008 academic year. You will be challenged to design and develop any type of water-dispensing mechanism other than a faucet or sink, it can be used inside or out and may be stationary or movable. The only design stipulation are: it must be used to disperse water effeciently for intended application and it must use the unique design characteristics of zinc castings and the casting process.Three winners will be selected and given a grant of $2000 for use at the college or university at which they are currently enrolled, in addition $1000 will be donated to their faculty advisor for use at his or her discretion within the department.

L'argus Light Commercial Vehicle of the Year Award 2008 - Design Contest

L'argus Light Commercial Vehicle of the Year Award 2008 - Design Contest

Deadline: November 5, 2007

Traffic flow is an issue for most of today's cities. There are differences from one city to another in terms of topography, city planning, traffic flow planning or even local culture, but all cities share the problem of goods delivery. Besides their differences, cities often have similar issues: increasing urbanisation and urban density, out-dated equipment, expanding service sectors... Added to this, development is often restricted due to the requirement of preserving the cities' historical centres.The student will first need to select a series of cities, which he/she has grouped on the basis of points they have in common: similar situations, comparable urban problems, same type of issues of urban development and transport (the cities do not necessarily have to be in the same geographical and cultural areas.) You will then list the general obstacles to and the specific problems of goods delivery that people have in these cities. The student will finally suggest an innovative commercial vehicle concept that provides solutions to the problems, justifying his/her choicesThere will be a monetary award for first place and the two runner ups as follows:
First Place (1 winner) = € 3000 and in field work placement in a Design DepartmentSecond Place (1 winner) = € 1500Third Place (1 winner) = € 500

Riverfront Design Competition

Riverfront Design Competition
Deadline: October 5th, 2007
The AIA 150 is hosting a Topeka Riverfront Design Competition for students K-6, 7-12, and College. Over $4,000.00 in prizes will be awarded to the winners. The competition deadline is October 5th, 2007.

Terras Guada: Francisco Mantecon International Advertising Poster Design Competition 6th Edition

Terras Guada: Francisco Mantecon International Advertising Poster Design Competition 6th Edition
Deadline: September 30, 2007
Terras Guada is inviting all graphic artists, design schools and universities from all over the world to take part in their 6th edition poster design competition. The winning design will form the company's advertising campaign for a one year period. Participants may base their entries on a theme of their choice, but the concept should relate to white wines of the Albarino variety: Terras Guada and Abadia de San Campio wines. Credit will be given for creativity and incorporation of the company's logo into the design. The competition is open to any natural or corporate person.There will be a monetary award for the first placed team/individual and two runner ups as follows:
First Place (1 winner) = € 6000Second Place (2 winners) = € 1500 Euros for each of the two runner ups
The jury will be chaired by Jose M. Fonseca Moreton, the chairman of Bodegas Terras Gaudad. Other jury members include Pilar Barreiro Mosquera, Manuel Estrada, Enrique Costas Rodriquez, Paulino Novo Folgueira, Alberto Luchini & Takahiro Shima (the winner from last year's competition. The jury's decision will be announced on December 31, 2007

The 2nd ADVANCED ARCHITECTURE CONTEST

The 2nd ADVANCED ARCHITECTURE CONTEST

Deadline: September 17, 2007The IAAC (Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia), is organizing an international competition of architecture: The 2nd Advanced Architecture Contest. It is a SELF-FAB HOUSE competition open for students and young professionals all over the world that places the accent in the construction of self-sufficient dwellings, in which the emphasis will be on exploring people’s capacity to construct their own homes, especially through the use of digital technologies.The proposals must be digitals and delivered via e-mail in 3 PDF files DINa3 format.Registration is free.The prize (total value: € 39.500, 00) will be distributed at the discretion of the Juries following the bases scheme.

Quiksilver Innovation Contest

Quiksilver Innovation Contest
Deadline: September 10, 2007 QUIKSILVER ROSSIGNOL GROUP is proud to launch the first edition of the INNOVATION CONTEST, the annual futuristic competition opened to progressive passionate athletes and designers everywhere, from professionals to amateurs. Applicants are to submit their best futuristic ideas and product concepts within the outdoor sports lifestyle category. The product concepts submitted will be judged on real future innovations in design and technologies that have been developed with users needs in mind while practicing boardsports and leisure activities. On September 27, 2007 a prestigious jury composed of celebrated leaders in the fields of design, sport and innovation will judge the 30 finalists and select the 3 winners. First place will be awarded €5000 and the presentation of the project at the ISPO Show in Munich on February 2008, second place will be €3000 and third will be €2000.

The Buckminister Fuller Challenge

Entries Beginning: September 4, 2007On the occasion of the 112th birthday of one of the 20th century's most prescient futurists and global thinkers, The Buckminster Fuller Institute (BFI) announces the launch of the first annual The Buckminister Fuller Challenge.Established to catalyze the vanguard of a global design revolution, the Challenge will award a single $100,000 prize annually to support the development and implementation of a solution with significant potential to solve the world's most pressing problems in the shortest possible time while enhancing the Earth's ecological integrity.

Drop City Gallery/"Take A Seat"/Call For Artists - Designers

Deadline: September 1, 2007Medium: Two-dimensional drawings, sketches and any other supporting materials for a contemporary chair design to be executed by the artist. The finished chair must be functional and hold the weight of an average-sized, full-grown or young person. In addition, the chair must be constructed of renewable resources and/or salvaged and recycled materials. Please call with questions regarding material use and guidelines. Three-dimensional, finished rendition of the chair must be delivered to Drop City Gallery no later than December 1, 2007. For more info check out

The Great Indoors 2007

Deadline: September 1, 2007The Great Indoors Award 2007 – a new, biennial, international interior design award – invites designers, architects and clients to submit a project or projects in the following categories: Show & Sell (Retail), Relax & Consume (Leisure), Concentrate & Collaborate (Work), Serve & Facilitate (Public) and Interior Design Firm of the Year (open to architects and designers). The award ceremony and conference/workshops will take place from 16 through 18 November 2007 in Maastricht, the Netherlands. Check out the site for more info: www.the-great-indoors.com

Body Glove Design Contest

Deadline: August 19, 2007*contest deadline has been extended!!!* The Body Glove Design Contest is a nationwide search for creativity, innovation, and originality. Be the one to design our next big thing: a sporty, fashionable Body Glove case for the Apple ®iPhone®. Your design could be used to create the newest product for the Body Glove technology accessories line and you could win up to $5000 USD! Please visit our website for additional details.

BraunPrize Award: Win a Trip to Germany!

BraunPrize Award: Win a Trip to Germany!
Deadline: August 15, 2007

The BraunPrize is a bi-annual international design competition established in 1968 to foster, develop and inspire young design talent. The BraunPrize has grown to be one of the most coveted awards for young talent within the industry. The 16th edition of the bi-annual BraunPrize will be held in Kronberg, Germany on Thursday 12th September 2007. This year, in conjunction with Core 77, the BraunPrize is offering you the chance to attend the ceremony - including travel to and from Germany and a two night hotel stay - to see for yourself the wealth of talent on offer, as well as the chance to meet designers at Braun and tour Braun's headquarters.To enter the drawing, complete the form here and correctly answer the 3 multiple choice questions. On August 16, 2007 one lucky winner will be selected to receive an all-expense-paid trip to Germany and an invitation to the gala awards ceremony! Don't wait - entries will be accepted through August 15 only!For full details, rules and schedule click here.

Camerarius

This shade-producing object resembles an oversized flowerpot holding a plant with large leaves. An artificial interpretation of a natural shade-maker. The 90 x 120 cm shade-sails, which are height-adjustably and mounted on 300cm long stainless steel rods, sway gently in the wind. The angle of the rods can be varied as well. The pattern of holes in the high-quality stainless steel base, which give the rods their support, allows for thousands of variations. The set includes: 1 Standbox 57x57cm 5 Rods 300cm 5 Sails 90x120cm

Found at http://www.pid.se/en/outdoor/camerarius_1510.html&image=6064

Fish Bowls by Roger Arquer

Fish Bowls by Roger Arquer

Fish Bowls is a new project by designer Roger Arquer that presents 15 variations on the standard fish bowl including Do Not Piss Me Off (above), which “tells us about the power to decide between the life and death of the fish”.

“Each piece examines a topic or suggests a solution to an issue,” says Arquer. “Dear Neighbour (above), for example, tell us about the delicate relationships we have with our close neighbours, Suicidal Tendencies prevents your fish from committing suicide, and Russian Dolls (below) gives your fish a chance to decide how big it wants to be. I once read that a fish grows according to the space it has, that’s what inspired me in this case.”

Fish Bowls will be exhibited in London this September as part of an exhibition called Conversational Spanish 02. Curated by Hector Serrano, the exhibition also shows the work of other Spanish designers including El Ultimo Grito, Martin de Azua and Marti Guixe.
Conversational Spanish 02 is supported by ICEX (Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade) and takes place at the Noel Hennessey contemporary furniture showroom, 67a Great Titchfield Street, London W1W 7PT, from 18-25 September 2007.

Handy Magnet

Handy MagnetMAGWEAR MAGNETIC WRISTBAND

How annoying is it to be working on a project around the house and you keep dropping the screws your using? Or how about those of us that hold nails in our mouth while we are hammering? Definitely not safe. Well this little magnetic wristband is here to improve home improvement. Simply strap this magnetic tray onto your wrist and the powerful pull of the magnet will hold most hardware, tools and other metallic objects conveniently on your wrist. It's simply genius - we can't believe no one thought of this before. The perfect companion for any home project and especially useful on ladders, under cars, in crawlspaces, hanging pictures, sewing, or in any situation where you don't want to drop things.
$18.00

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